National Teams

The Real Madrid defender returns to the Spanish national team after overcoming a serious knee injury.

Luis de la Fuente’s players took part in one of the most special sessions at the Ciudad del Fútbol, as the national team began preparations for their fixtures this week against Bulgaria in Sofia and Turkey in Konya.

The players called up by Luis de la Fuente, with the exception of Pedro Porro, are already gathered at the Ciudad del Fútbol.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García has been named in Spain’s squad for the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

On 1 September at 12:00, a preferential purchase window will open, and from 2 September, tickets will go on sale to the general public.

The Barça midfielder will not join up with the Spain national team.

The head coach addressed questions from the media following the announcement of the squad for next week’s matches against Bulgaria and Turkey.

Spain to face Bulgaria and Turkey away from home in the opening fixtures of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign